shoot 'em up
Strikers 1945 II
By Zerodiv, released 1 Jan 1997
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
- action game
- science fiction video game
- vertically scrolling shooter
What it is
Strikers 1945 II is a vertically scrolling shooter developed by Zerodiv and published by CITY CONNECTION. First appearing in arcades in 1997, it sends players through seven levels and lets them choose among six World War II-era aircraft with different characteristics. Power-up items improve the plane, bombs clear enemy bullets and a gauge-powered Super Shot provides a special attack. Arcade mode offers seven difficulty settings, including Hard and Very Hard, while configurable options let players adjust lives, continues, controls and screen orientation. A vertical display mode can also be played in horizontal orientation, and screen filters are available. The game includes local rankings across difficulty settings and online rankings, plus Score Attack. Steam lists single-player, multiplayer, co-op and shared/split-screen play, along with Achievements, Leaderboards and partial controller support. It is listed for Windows and Xbox Series X|S; Steam specifies Windows.
What players like, and what they don't
- Six aircraft with different characteristics.
- Seven selectable Arcade mode difficulties.
- Adjustable lives, continues and screen orientation.
- Online rankings and Steam Leaderboards.
- Controller support is partial.
- Steam listing specifies Windows only.
- No Family Sharing is listed.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a classic-style scrolling shooter with adjustable difficulty and detailed play options. Friends can use its listed multiplayer, co-op and shared-screen modes.
Strikers 1945 II pairs vertical shooter action with adjustable settings, multiple aircraft and several difficulty levels. Its multiplayer modes are listed, but the Steam platform entry specifies Windows.
